Paul Saenz, D.O.
board certified | primary care sports medicine
FELLOW, AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ACADEMY OF SPORTS MEDICINE
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ABOUT
Dr. Paul S. Saenz, D.O. a native San Antonian, received his medical education at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, TX. He completed his Family Practice training in Phoenix, AZ followed by a Sports Medicine fellowship in Seattle, WA. He returned to San Antonio in 1988 and established himself as the city's first Primary Care Sports Medicine specialist.
He is the founding partner of Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio, which is recognized as the pre-eminent provider of orthopedic and athletic medicine services. Dr. Saenz is board certified in both Family Practice and Sports Medicine and is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio Medical School. He is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine and an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and also an adjunct faculty member at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS
2022 Top Doctor in Sports Medicine by San Antonio Magazine
2022 Best of SA Surgeon for Family Practice, Sports Medicine by Scene in San Antonio
Team physician for the NBA San Antonio Spurs
Appointed to the medical staff for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and for the 1998 Goodwill Games in New York City
Team physician for USA Pentathlon at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
Awarded as 50 Heroes - 1970-2020 - UNT Health Science Center
In 2010, Dr. Saenz was selected as the St. Mary’s University Distinguished Alumnus.
Voted as one of Texas “Top Doc’s” by Texas Monthly Magazine.
In 2012, Dr. Saenz served as team physician for USA Track and Field at the World Indoor Championships in Istanbul, Turkey.
Appointed National Team Physician for USA Basketball in 2012. In that role he accompanied the Gold Medal winning team as they participated in Pre-Olympic competitions in Manchester, England and Barcelona, Spain.
Ballet San Antonio Company Physician 1992
In August 2015 Dr. Saenz was inducted into The National Hispanic Heritage Hall of Honor for his record of achievement and excellence in the area of Athletics and Education.
Associate Clinical Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Dr. Saenz remains active in the education of medical professionals by speaking regionally and nationally on a variety of sports medicine topics.
Voted as a Texas Monthly SuperDoc in 2019
Recognized as a Texas Super Doctor in 2020, 2019, and 2009
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Dr. Saenz in the news
Recognized as one of San Antonio’s Top Doctors of 2022 by San Antonio Magazine. Dr. Saenz was named in this exclusive peer-nominated list. — Read Full Article
Recognized as Best of 2022 - Best S.A. Doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, by Scene in S.A. Dr. Saenz was named a top sports medicine physician in this exclusive peer-nominated list. — Read Full Article
Spurs doctor to receive an award for 'exceptional' service, dedication in osteopathic medicine — Read Full Article
Dr. Paul Saenz voted as Texas Monthly Super Doctor for 2019 — Read Full Article
50 Heroes- Dr. Paul Saenz — Read Full Article
